| PTSD Online | By Mental Health Online |
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| Country of origin | Australia |
| Clinical review | 
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| Cost |
Free |
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| How to access the programme |
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PTSD Online
PTSD Online
- An Australian-based online program for people who experience mild to moderate post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- It aims to help you learn how to change the unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that maintain PTSD.
- You can also learn other useful strategies like distraction and relaxation techniques, and ways to reduce stress or physical symptoms.
The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Online programme is aimed at people who experience mild to moderate PTSD. It's designed to help you understand and manage symptoms of PTSD by learning how to change the unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that maintain PTSD. You can also learn other useful strategies such as distraction and relaxation techniques, and ways to reduce stress or physical symptoms. The programme is based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and has been developed by psychologists and researchers from the National eTherapy Centre in Australia.
The PTSD Online programme has 12 modules that you can do in your own time. You have access to it for 12 months. It gives you an insight into skills and strategies such as:
- identifying the symptoms of PTSD
- learning relaxation techniques, including progressive muscle relaxation
- gaining control of physical reactions
- learning how to change any unhelpful thoughts and beliefs maintaining PTSD
- planning to maintain your mental health gains after the course.
For the complete programme description, go to the website(external link) or, for a more detailed review, see reviews below.
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✔ Users have access to 7 free 12-week online programmes including a range of depression/anxiety and worry programmes. The information explains each programme, provides links to other acute/crisis support options in Australia and offers the ability to contact the eTherapy team Mon–Fri. ✔ Programmes appear comprehensive using CBT approach with the ability to set goals, read written information, watch videos, access tips, download records, access a range of online support, get an overview of what will be covered in each module, and to monitor your own progress. ✔ Disclosure of it's use as an educational tool and limitations for people outside of Australia. ✔ Once signed up and logged in, you can access a number of features including bookmarking favourites, a toolkit, self-assessment charts, journal entries and a dashboard. |
✘ Lots of written material. The programmes have some diagrams and images, but these are limited and could be a potential barrier for people who don’t read well. |
Clinical review
Reviewer: Frances King, RCpN, PGDipHSc, Tuturu Consultancy Ltd, Tairawhiti
Date of review: January 2025
Platform: Desktop
Comments: This web-based support tool appears to be a helpful online course that's focused on managing depression, anxiety and worry. The modules follow a logical progression through a structured course of understanding thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It provides some practical strategies and people can progress at their own pace either self-directed or with some online support. The modules support people to learn, practice and build their understanding, skills and change behaviours.
Safety concerns: None
New Zealand relevance: This programme is for Australian residents but can be used by people in Aotearoa New Zealand, however New Zealanders will not have access to the Australian services referred to in the programme.
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